Useful Interior Mod Wiki

Useful Interior is a comprehensive decoration and utility mod for Minecraft created by ostpol. Unlike purely aesthetic mods, Useful Interior focuses on providing functional household items that players can interact with. From working microwaves and toasters to flushing toilets and interactive sofas, the mod aims to make player bases feel lived-in and practical.

The mod is highly compatible with other popular mods like Just Enough Items (JEI) and Pam's HarvestCraft, allowing for complex kitchen setups and expanded cooking mechanics. It features a wide array of items categorized by room, including Kitchen, Bathroom, and Living Room sets, along with special seasonal items from the Christmas Update.

The kitchen is the most functional part of the mod, offering several appliances that speed up or modify the food preparation process.

Functional Appliances

• Fridge: Acts as a large storage container, similar to a double chest. It comes in various colors including White, Black, and Gray.
• Oven: Functions like a standard furnace but with a modern aesthetic.
• Microwave: A high-speed cooking device that processes food items much faster than a standard furnace.
• Toaster: Specifically used to turn Bread into Toast.
• Blender: Used to create juices and smoothies by combining various fruits.
• Fryer: Requires Vegetable Oil to function. It is used to fry specific food items for higher saturation.
• Coffee Machine: When supplied with water and Coffee Powder, it produces Coffee which grants the player a Swiftness II effect.
• Grinder: Used to process Coffee Beans into Coffee Powder.
• Extractor Fan: Added in the 0.12 update, this block is typically placed above the Oven or Fryer for aesthetic and functional ventilation.

Kitchen Decor

• Kitchen Counter: Available in various wood types (Oak, Spruce, Birch, etc.). Items can be placed on top for display.
• Kitchen Sink: Acts as an infinite water source. Right-clicking with a bucket or bottle will fill it.
• Kitchen Cupboard: Provides wall-mounted storage for items.
• Pan & Pot: Decorative items that can be placed on counters or ovens. The Pan item model was updated in 0.12 for better first-person and third-person visibility.

The Bathroom Update introduced a full suite of sanitary equipment with unique animations and sounds.

Bathroom Blocks

• Toilet: Players can right-click to sit on the toilet. Shift-right-clicking triggers a flushing sound and animation. The End Toilet received a texture update in version 0.12.
• Shower: When activated, it produces water particle effects. Players can stand inside the shower area.
• Bathtub: A large fixture that can be filled with water for aesthetic purposes.
• Bathroom Sink: Similar to the kitchen sink, it provides infinite water.
• Mirror: A decorative wall block that mimics a reflective surface.
• Toilet Roll Holder: Right-clicking provides the player with a piece of toilet paper.
• Bathroom Cabinet: Small storage unit for bathroom-related items.

These items are designed to furnish the main living areas of a home, providing comfort and entertainment.

Furniture & Electronics

• Sofa: Available in all 16 Minecraft colors. Multiple players can sit on a single sofa if it is large enough.
• TV: A decorative electronic block that can be toggled on or off. When on, it displays a static or channel-changing animation.
• Coffee Table: A low-profile table for living rooms.
• Bookshelf & Empty Bookshelf: Standard bookshelves for decoration. The Empty Bookshelf (added in 0.12) can be customized or disabled in the configuration file.
• Armchair: A single-seat version of the sofa, available in 16 colors.
• Lamp: A toggleable light source that provides a warm glow when right-clicked.
• Safe: A secure storage block. It functions similarly to a Shulker Box but can only be opened or broken by the player who placed it.
• Trash Can: Used to dispose of unwanted items. Holding Alt + Right Click while targeting the trash can will instantly destroy the item in the player's hand.

The mod adds several food-related items that interact with the kitchen appliances.

The Christmas Update added several seasonal decorations and items to celebrate the holidays.

• Door Garland: A decorative wreath-like item that can be placed on doors.
• Candles: Available in multiple colors, these act as small, aesthetic light sources.
• Star: A bright decorative star, often used as a tree topper or wall decor.
• New Advancements: Several advancements were added to track progress in crafting furniture and using the new Christmas items.

Useful Interior relies on standard Minecraft interactions with a few specialized keybinds:

• Sitting: Right-click on any Chair, Sofa, Armchair, or Toilet to sit. Press 'Shift' to dismount.
• Flushing: Shift-right-click the Toilet to flush.
• Disposing Items: Hold the Alt key and right-click a Trash Can to delete the item currently held in your main hand.
• Water Source: Both Kitchen and Bathroom sinks act as infinite water sources, removing the need for 2x2 water pits indoors.
• Appliance Power: Most appliances (Microwave, Oven, TV) require a nearby Redstone signal or internal fuel/power depending on the specific configuration, though most are 'always-on' for ease of use.

Most items are crafted using standard materials like Iron Ingots, Quartz, Wood Planks, and Wool. Below are representative recipes for core items.

The mod includes a configuration file (useful_interior.cfg) located in the /config folder of your Minecraft directory.

Key Config Options:

• Disable Empty Bookshelf: Set to true to remove the Empty Bookshelf from the game if it conflicts with other mods.
• Christmas Items: Toggle the visibility and craftability of the Star, Door Garland, and Candles.
• Appliance Speed: Adjust the processing speed of the Microwave and Toaster.